• Category: Foundation Governor
• Diocesan Appointed
• Term of office: 28th June 2024 to 31st August 2027

• Category: Foundation Governor
• Diocesan Appointed
• Term of office: 10th September 2025 to 31st August 2029

I am honoured to serve as a Foundation Governor for SS Peter and Paul. My passion for Catholic education is lifelong, having worked in the field for over 25 years in a wide range of roles, from administration and Teaching Assistant to Teacher and Assistant Head Teacher. This varied experience has given me a deep appreciation for the dedication of our entire school team. Currently, I work for an EdTech company, which keeps me current with innovative learning technologies. On a personal note, I am married with two adult children and four wonderful grandchildren, which grounds my commitment to every child's success. I am eager to support the school in its mission to nurture and challenge all pupils, ensuring our Catholic values remain at the heart of everything we do.

• Diocesan Appointed
• Date of Appointment: February 2022 
• Term of office: 31 August 2029 
• Sub - committees and special interest: Curriculum 

 With two children attending SS Peter and Paul, I became interested in school life being appointed as Foundation Governor in 2022. I hope to effectively support our school community and have an interest in the Curriculum.  

 I moved to Shropshire to join my husband in 2007 and have worked as a GP across the county. I have a special interest in occupational health matters and act as a medical advisor within HMCTS. As a family, we enjoy exploring the Shropshire countryside, spending most of our time outdoors. When I find time, I like to run, and I am striving to develop my tennis skills. 

• Special Interest: Curriculum
• Term of office:  14 Dec 2025

I am married with 3 teenage children and moved to Shropshire from Berkshire via North Wales 22 years ago. I have taught throughout Key Stage 1, only taking a break to raise a family.

I have been linked to SS Peter and Paul School for 16 years as a parent, a volunteer, a Foundation Governor and now as Year 1 teacher and Co-opted Governor.

I have been a member of staff at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School since September 2016 being seconded from another Catholic Primary School in the Shrewsbury Diocese as a Deputy Headteacher and Year 5 class teacher. This role developed into being Head of School when we federated with St Luke’s and became Our Blessed Saints Federation. I have also spent time working across at St. Luke’s when the Head of School was on maternity leave. In February 2022 I was appointed Substantive Headteacher at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School having been the Acting Headteacher since November 2020.  

In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors and taking part in many sports including swimming and rowing. For the last couple of years, I have been the Captain of Ironbridge Rowing Club having been a member of the club since 1998 when I first joined as a junior. Each year I volunteer for The Christmas Smile Project, a local charity who support the Local Authority to give presents to those who are vulnerable and in need at Christmas time. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.  

• Special Interest: Safeguarding and Health & Safety 

I am married and I have been linked to SS Peter & Paul School since 2002 when my son, Joseph, and then my daughter, Lauren, attended the old School site before its move to the current location in 2006.  Since 2007/08 I have been a Parent Governor, Local Appointed Governor and an Associate/Volunteer Governor, later this year (2022) I will be taking over the Local Appointed Governor role again. I am one of the Designated Safeguarding Link Governors for Our Blessed Saints. 

 I am a retired Police Officer having served 30 years with West Mercia Police and since the beginning of 2017 I have been employed by West Mercia Police as the Domestic Violence Conference Co-ordinator for Shropshire. 

I am a keen golfer and a qualified panel umpire for Shropshire County Cricket League, where I am also a Committee Member and League Safeguarding Officer.  

• Date of Appointment: October 2019 
• Term of office: 22 October 2027 
• Sub - committees and special interest: Finance & Personnel Committee, Curriculum 

I moved to Newport in 2010 with my husband, and have two children at SS Peter and Paul. I am a chartered accountant however for the last 15 years I have specialised in Learning and Development, and in my current role I lead the internal L&D team for a large professional services firm based in London.  

 I enjoy many sports, particularly tennis, good food and spending time with my extended family.  

 Carol Kavanagh – Foundation Governor

• Diocesan Appointed
• Date of Appointment: 31st August 2023
• Term of office: 31st August 2026
• Sub - committees and special interest: Curriculum 

   I have been married since 1987 and have three adult children who were educated in local Catholic schools. We have lived in the Telford area for most of our married life and I worked for T&W Social Services until I retired in 2022. I hope that my experience of working in the public sector (with disabled children, children in need, foster carers and children in care) will be useful in working with the staff and governor team at St Luke’s and St Peter and St Paul’s. I enjoy walking, meeting with friends and looking after my young grandson.